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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.19, 736.37 and 336.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.19, 736.37 and 336.74 is: 504.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.19 : 736.37 = 336.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.19/736.37 = 336.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.19x = 736.37 × 336.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.19x = 247,961.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,961.13/491.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.82

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